Green Fortnight
Our annual festival of eco ideas, events and planet-friendly living takes place from 28 October to 10 November 2024.
Find out what UWE Bristol and The Student's Union at UWE are doing to tackle climate change and protect nature.
Green Fortnight shows the progress taking place at the University and the many ways students and staff can get involved.
Come along to one of our in-person and online events — they are a great opportunity to explore ideas, meet different people and try something new.
Green Fortnight events
Take a look at our earliest Green Fortnight events below or click the 'view all' link for the full fortnight listing.
Sat 02 November 2024, 10:00
Greenspace conservation volunteering day
Sims Hill Community Woodland, Winterbourne
Do you love spending time outdoors in nature? Are you interested in wildlife and forestry conservation? If yes, then this is for you.
Mon 04 November 2024, 14:00
UWE Bristol Sustainability Executive Committee
2S074, S Block, Frenchay Campus
The University has recently published its climate and sustainability plans for 2024-2026, which sets out our ambitions for the next two years.
Mon 04 November 2024, 17:00
Reel nature film club: how to protest in the land of plenty
Meeting Room 1, U Block, The Students' Union at UWE, Frenchay Campus
What happened when protestors in Germany built a camp in the canopy of their local forest to protect it and to stop the expansion of a gravel pit?
Tue 05 November 2024, 10:00
Sustainable paper making workshop
A Block café shared space, City Campus at Bower Ashton
Join The Students' Union Green Team and the Representation Team at our paper-making workshop.
Tue 05 November 2024, 12:30
Staff lunchtime climate cafe
Wild Kitchen, S Block, Frenchay Campus
Drop in anytime and join UWE Bristol's Sustainability team to find out how we can all be involved.
Tue 05 November 2024, 13:00
College of Business and Law sustainability showcase and drop in session
X Block Foyer opposite the cafe , Frenchay Campus
Drop by and see examples of exciting work by students and chat with Laura McAllister, UN PRME Lead for Bristol Business School.
Tue 05 November 2024, 14:00
Should we say goodbye to X formerly Twitter?
Online
Join us to discuss the hottest topic in social media today. Is it time to let go of X (formerly Twitter) and recognise that it has become a toxic place?
Wed 06 November 2024, 11:00
Volunteer polytunnel day
Polytunnel, Frenchay Campus
Join our Grounds Team to get the newest addition to UWE Bristol's green infrastructure fit and functional for a wonderful growing and engagement space.
Wed 06 November 2024, 11:30
Sustainable second hand children's bookshop
2S606, S Block, Frenchay Campus
Drop in any-time to our special sale of second-hand children’s books.
Wed 06 November 2024, 12:00
Placement uniform swap shop
The Students' Union, Glenside Campus
Here at The Students' Union, we understand how expensive placements can be. The swap shop is budget and eco-friendly!
Wed 06 November 2024, 12:30
Special tour on the history and sustainability features of Frenchay Campus
Meet outside X Block on The Plaza opposite Z Block, Frenchay Campus
Join our local history and sustainability expert, Prof Chad Staddon, for an unusual tour round campus which will take in historical and sustainability features.
Wed 06 November 2024, 13:30
LEAF growing sustainable labs
Climate Hub, Z Block, Frenchay Campus
Come and find out how to improve the sustainability and efficiency of our laboratories at UWE Bristol using LEAF, a dedicated framework developed by UCL.
In-person and online open lectures
- Should we say goodbye to X (formerly Twitter)
- Microplastics sewage and forever chemicals in our water sources
- Air pollution and environmental justice in the UK
- CHIT CLIMATES: bringing the transport sector together to address the future
- Fairtrade for a planet- and people-friendly world
- Foraging, herbalism, gardening and nature crafts for gamers
- Maximising the potential benefits of UWE Bristol’s green spaces to improve student mental health
- College of Business and Law sustainability showcase
- Passivhaus open day at Purdown View
Social and practical sessions for all
- Climate chat and cake social with Bristol 24/7 on the role of local journalism and taking planet-friendly action
- Mending and upcycling clothing, paper making and crafts
- Swap shops (including healthcare uniform)
- Taking action through your career
- Activism workshop with People & Planet
- Charity shop trawl
- Free Fairtrade tea cafés
- Free bike repairs
- Community gardening sessions
- Litter picking in support of nature and the community
- Halloween bat decorations craft and nature session
- Staff climate café – myth busting for climate action
- Campus walks and tours
Plus pop-up stalls on all campuses on a range of issues.
From your desk or at home
If you can’t make an event, here are some up to the minute online resources relating to planet-friendly living, study and work.
- Bristol Climate Hub for ideas, actions, and inspirational stories listed in terms of impact, cost saving and effort.
- Hubbub for great ideas on how to take everyday action.
- Our world in data for reliable information on a wide range of sustainability issues.
- 'Not the end of the world - How to be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet’ by Hannah Ritchie. See also her site Sustainability by numbers.
- ‘The material world’ by Ed Conway and his Material World blog for up to the minute articles.
- The Sustainability at UWE Bristol web pages, including our video: Introduction to sustainability at UWE Bristol.
- The Green Team in the Student Union at UWE or find them on Instagram @su_uwegreenteam
- Handy, free, daily news, updates and blog from Greenhouse PR
- The Environment section of Bristol 24/7
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